A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2290332 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2291715 epoch_slot_no: 2115 block_no: 2290224 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2102 time: 2019-03-08 09:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a8b1fcd739692cfba92d50bb31302b341e27ee6f6a8d4374f03a77f47554321Block Operator
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